Locality

Dalton, Whitfield County

Applebee's

1322 W WALNUT AVE DALTON, GA 30720

Food

Latest score

Nov 6, 2025

City

Dalton

County

Whitfield

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plates, bowls, etc. stored on cook/prep line with no overhead protection. Invert/cover plates, bowls, etc.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single service articles stored face up with no overhead protection. Invert/cover single service articles.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fill all holes in walls.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 878 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers without lids. Make sure everything is covered.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed dish washing machine not reaching hot water sanitation levels. PIC called to Maintenace. Used a 3-compartment method until fixed. -Observed PTC needs cleaning from physical build up. -Observed in RIC loose chicken wings on bottom shelf out of original packaging.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cook without beard restraint. Make sure to restrain hair including beards and mustaches longer than 1/2 an inch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door open and flies present in facility. Make sure the back door is closed.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plastic cups in sauces and being used as scoops. Scoops must have handles.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed dishes being wet stacked. Dishes must be air dried prior to stacking. -Observed plates next to chemicals in chemical closet. Make sure plates being used for food are not next to chemicals.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed ice build-up in freezer. Make sure it is cleaned to prevent ice build-up. -Observed freezer door handle broken. Make sure to fix handle so the door to the freezer can close properly.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed visible build-up of food debris on floor. Make sure floors are clean to prevent slipping.